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R405 LHK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 LHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and going out of shape.

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill and inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,795 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,206 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,319 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 15,106 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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R405 LHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R405 LHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R405 LHK registered?

R405 LHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 July 1998.

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